Gangtok, February 13, 2014 – In
a heartfelt tribute to Nido Tania, a
Sikkim-based metal band, Dwelling for Aeon, released a song titled “Mundane Journey of Life” on
reverberation.com. The song honours Tania, a 19-year-old who was
tragically beaten to death in a racially motivated attack by shopkeepers in
South Delhi. His death sparked nationwide protests, particularly in the
Northeastern states, against the racial discrimination faced by people from the
region, especially students in Delhi and other parts of the country.
The band members, who have themselves experienced racial slurs and discrimination, felt a personal connection to the incident. “I’ve studied outside and have been bullied for my distinct features,” shared lead vocalist Ashish Biswakarma, who recently completed his civil engineering diploma in Coimbatore. “This song sends a strong message against racial discrimination. It’s our small effort to appeal to everyone to say ‘no to racial remarks.’ Let’s ensure incidents like these never happen again.”
The band, formed in 2011, comprises five members
aged between 17 and 22: Ashish Biswakarma
(vocals), Arun Pandey (lead guitar), D.K. Calvin (lead guitar), Adarsh Gautam (bass), and Anup Rai (drums). A Japanese student
from Paljor Namgyal Girls Senior Secondary School, Suseri Fuchimoto, also contributed violin to the track, adding a
unique touch to the powerful composition.
The members of Dwelling for Aeon
expressed their hope that their tribute would resonate deeply. “Music touches
the soul, and we wanted to honor Nido through our art,” the band said. Inspired
by metal bands like Whitechapel, Lamb of God, and Pantera, they have previously
competed in the IIT Guwahati rock competition.
This tribute is a musical outcry against the
racial prejudice that continues to plague many in India, and the band hopes
their message will inspire others to stand up against discrimination.
~ NE HELPLINE [NESCH]
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